Harve Pierre, former president of Bad Boy Records under Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is strongly repudiating the allegations of sex trafficking and gang rape made in a law suit filed by Anna Kane on December 6, 2023.
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Harve Pierre directly addressed the allegations with the following statement to TMZ:
“This is a tale of fiction. I have never participated in, witnessed, nor heard of anything like this, ever. These disgusting allegations are false and a desperate attempt for financial gain. I will vigorously protect my reputation and defend my name. Those who know me recognize that these claims are not true.”
Pierre, Combs, and a third person were named. Daddy’s House Recordings and Bad Boy Entertainment are also defendants in the lawsuit.
News of the lawsuit broke three days ago. It made headlines worldwide. Despite their wide network, no one has publicly defended Combs or Pierre. No friends, family, or colleagues have vouched for their character.
The Details of Anna Kane’s Lawsuit
Anna Kane’s complaint alleges that she was approached by Harve Pierre and the Third Assailant at a lounge in Detroit in 2003, while still a minor.1 He allegedly boasted that Sean “Diddy” Combs’ was his “best friend.” He told her that Combs would love to meet her. He then called Combs and put him on the phone with her. She claims he then invited her to travel with him to New York City, falsely representing the trip as a recording session at the Daddy’s House Recording Studio.2
According to the lawsuit, Pierre was observed smoking crack cocaine from a Pepsi can in the lavatory at the lounge. Prior to departing, Kane’s further alleges that he sexually assaulted her by forcing her to perform oral sex on him. Pierre allegedly transported her, then 17 years old, by private jet from Detroit, Michigan, to New York City.
Upon arrival, she alleges that she was given drugs and alcohol. She claims she was then subjected to repeated sexual assaults by Pierre, Combs and a third man in a studio bathroom.
Kane’s lawyer, Douglas H. Wigdor said in a statement in December 2023:
“As alleged in the complaint, Defendants preyed on a vulnerable high school teenager as part of a sex trafficking scheme that involved plying her with drugs and alcohol and transporting her by private jet to New York City where she was gang raped by the three individual defendants at Mr. Combs’ studio. The depravity of these abhorrent acts has, not surprisingly, scarred our client for life.”
To support her claims, Kane’s legal team has released several photographs of her in the studio with Combs, offering visual corroboration of her presence at the alleged location.
Kane amended her complaint on December 6, 2024, adding her name after a judge ruled anonymity was not permitted in the case against Pierre, Combs, et al. She then issued the following statement:3
“I had hoped to use a pseudonym in pursuing justice for what happened to me as a teenager. Defendants’ demand that I use my name was an attempt to intimidate me, but I am not intimidated. I am prepared to proceed and hold accountable those who have harmed me.”
The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the veracity of these claims remains to be determined in court.
Who is Harve Pierre?
Harve Pierre is a veteran music executive whose was integral to the success of Bad Boy Records. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian parents. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business and Hospitality Management from Howard University in 1990. There, he met fellow student Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In 1993, Pierre left Uptown Records to work as an intern at the fledgling Bad Boy Records, quickly rising through the ranks. His keen ear for talent and business acumen proved invaluable, contributing significantly to the label’s signature sound and its rise to prominence in the 1990s.
Pierre’s tenure at Bad Boy spanned decades. When Combs promoted him to the role of A&R Director, Pierre played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of iconic artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Total. He was appointed president of Bad Boy Records in 2008 and remained at the helm until 2017.
Who is Anna Kane?
Anna Kane is the former spouse of professional hockey player Evander Kane. They have a daughter, Kensington. Their other daughter, Eva, was miscarried.4 The marriage ended in divorce in 2021, a process marked by public disputes, allegations of domestic violence, and an uncomfortable overlap with Evander’s ex-girlfriend and current fiancée Mara Teigen.
Evander opened up US Weekly about his feelings for Teigen, passive-aggressively revealing to the publication, “She’s been The One the whole time.”5 He and Teigen share two sons.
During their separation and divorce proceedings, Anna Kane made several public accusations against her former spouse. She claimed that he gambled on his own team’s games and abandonment of their family. Evander Kane denied these allegations.
Anna Kane filed for a domestic violence restraining order, alleging sexual assault and domestic battery. Evander Kane’s legal representation denied these allegations, and he obtained a temporary restraining order against Anna Kane, claiming she had physically abused him.
The NHL also investigated these domestic violence claims and, in October 2021, announced they were unable to substantiate them. The League also investigated the gambling accusations, and in September 2021, announced they found no evidence to support them. Prior to this, Evander Kane had publicly discussed his struggles with a gambling addiction and related financial difficulties.
Multiple Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Following Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit and subsequent settlement with Sean “Diddy” Combs in November 2023, Anna Kane is the fourth individual to publicly accuse him of sexual assault. The following list includes lawsuits and allegations made prior to Ventura’s action:
| Date | Name | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy Rueda6 | May 8, 2017 | Rueda was Combs’ personal chef. She sued him for sexual harassment. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. It was settled out of court. |
| Gina Huynh7 | July 15, 2019 | Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Huynh, spoke with YouTuber Tasha K. She described experiencing physical abuse from him. |
| Cassie Ventura8 | November 16, 2023 | Ventura sued Combs on November 16, 2023. Her account described deeply disturbing acts. A trigger warning was necessary. |
| Joi Dickerson Neal 9 | November 23, 2023 | Dickerson Neal sued Combs. The suit was filed in Manhattan Supreme Court. It falls under the NY Adult Survivors Act. Neal alleges sexual assault. He also alleges distribution of non-consensual footage. This is also known as “revenge porn.” |
| Liza Gardner10 | November 23, 2023 | Gardner alleges that Combs and Aaron Hall took turns sexually assaulting her at Hall’s residence in the early 1990s. |
Like Harvey Pierre, Combs denied any wrongdoing. He posted the following statement on his Instagram account:
“For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
On September 16, Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested and indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.11 Despite numerous and growing allegations of sexual assault, Harve Pierre has not been charged with any crimes. Whether Pierre will be named in the sex trafficking and racketeering charges against Combs remains to be seen.
Post-Publication Updates
This article was late updated on February 3, 2025, to include developments since its publication, including:
- On May 17, 2024, CNN released a damning surveillance video that showed Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura at a hotel in California. The footage provides clear visual evidence of the music mogul striking, shoving, kicking and dragging her across the floor. The incident was mentioned in Ventura’s 2023 lawsuit. It was said to have occurred at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016.12
- On September 12, 2024, Dawn Richards, a former member of Danity Kane, filed a lawsuit against Combs and Pierre, accusing them of sexual assault and battery, sex trafficking, gender discrimination, and fraud.13
- A former assistance of Harve Pierre for using his position of authority to “groom, exploit and sexually assault her.”14 In November 2024, Scott E. Leemon, Harve Pierre’s attorney, filed a motion to dismiss the charges.15
It has also been expanded to include Anna Kane’s name. Biographical details about her and Pierre have been added.
We will continue to update this story as it develops.
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- Roundtree, Cheyenne. (2024, December 7) Sean Combs Teen Accuser Reveals Name After Judges Ruling. Rolling Stone Magazine. ↩︎
- Jane Doe v. Sean Combs, Harvey Pierre, The Third Assailant, Daddy’s House Recordings, Inc., and Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-10628 (S.D.N.Y. filed Dec. 6, 2023). ↩︎
- Backer, Danielle. (2024, December 6.) Jane Doe Who Accused Diddy of Rape Reveals Her Name, Inspired by Other ‘Brave Women’ Who Came Forward. People Magazine. ↩︎
- Kane, Anna (@annaavakane). “Pregnant with my daughter Kensington.” Instagram. Accessed February 3, 2025. ↩︎
- Trainor, Daniel. (2024, September 13.) NHL Star Evander Kane Says Mara Teigen has Always Been ‘The One’ – But Took ‘Time’ to Figure Out (Exclusive). US Weekly. ↩︎
- City News Service (2017, August 28) Diddy’s ex-chef suing for sexual harassment and more, the case. Los Angeles Daily News. ↩︎
- Bacardi, Francesca. (2023, November 17.) Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex Gina Huynh once claimed he stomped on her stomach, dragged her by hair. Page Six. ↩︎
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- Blake, Coke. (2024, November 10.) Harve Pierre Wants Dawn Richards Lawsuit Against Him & Diddy Thrown Out. Hot New Hip Hop. ↩︎
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